Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 95 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (End strong, end on time): Call to action: tell the audience one thing to do. Summary: repeat the main points in one line. Link to the opening: return to the question or story you began with. Weak endings: trailing off, “that’s it, I think”, apologising, adding a new point or running over time.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) adding a new point (c) running over time (d) stopping mid-sentence
2. 2.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
4. 4.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) it sticks in the mind (d) nobody hears it
5. 5.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) running over time (b) linking to the start (c) looking up at the end (d) a clear last line
6. 6.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
7. 7.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
13. 13.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) long and slow (c) a whispered mumble (d) about a new topic
14. 14.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) add a brand-new point (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
15. 15.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) linking to the start (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) rushing off the stage (d) looking up at the end
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) running over time (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
20. 20.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) a calm thank-you (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) apologising at the end
23. 23.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
26. 26.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) a clear last line (d) running over time
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
29. 29.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
32. 32.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
35. 35.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) “that’s all, I guess” (d) ask “was it okay?”
38. 38.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
39. 39.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False

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